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Families of 737 MAX crash victims to object to deal allowing Boeing to avoid prosecution
Agreement would prevent Boeing from being branded convicted felonBoeing faces scrutiny from FAA after MAX 9 emergency incidentBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - Families of some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes plan to object to a tentative nonprosecuti...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Basketball-Cloud nine: Liberty's new guard dazzles in New York debut
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Natasha Cloud made a stunning debut with the Liberty on Saturday, helping power the defending champions past their old foes Las Vegas Aces 92-78 in front of a packed house at New York's season opener.A gritty defender with exceptional speed, Cloud was e...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Trump Token Mania: Over 6,000% Pump Or Classic Solana Trap?
According to blockchain data, a new Solana token named Eric Trump shot up 6,200% in just 24 hours. It sprang to life on May 16 via the Pump.fun launchpad and swelled to a market cap of 140 million. Traders piled in fast, but on‑chain detectives noticed more than 80% of the supply parked in just 10 w...NewsBTC
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Analyst Identifies $90,000 As Bitcoin’s Pivotal Support – Details
Veteran market analyst with X handle Daan Crypto has shared an intriguing insight on the present Bitcoin market structure. In a recent post on May 16, Daan Crypto provided some technical pointers for BTC investors while highlighting the potential fundamental developments that could influence the pri...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
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WRAPUP 4-Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey
Trump to speak to Putin, Zelenskiy, wants end to 'bloodbath'Russian conditions go further than US proposal, source saysKremlin says negotiations need to remain privateRussia's Lavrov notes 'positive role' of U.S. in talksMoscow says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if agreement is reac...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Golf-PGA of America weighs after McIlroy's driver reportedly ruled non-conforming
By Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 17 (Reuters) - The PGA of America said on Saturday that finding driver heads that are non-conforming is not unusual and they have no concerns about player intent after Masters champion Rory McIlroy reportedly ran afoul of the rule at the PGA Championshi...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
This Fintech Is Building an AI-Powered Bank on the Cheap -- and Trades for Less Than Book Value
In the wake of all the economic and interest rate turmoil since the pandemic, some promising young AI fintech start-ups went bust. However, one of the older and established fintechs, LendingClub (NYSE: LC), has been scooping up several bankrupt start-ups' intellectual property on the cheap.Where to ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Commodities
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri
Kentucky and Missouri declare states of emergency after deadly tornadoesSt. Louis tornado kills 5, injures 38, damages 5,000 propertiesFederal resources offered to affected states by Homeland Security secretary May 17 (Reuters) - At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri w...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours
By May Angel and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO, May 17 (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks on Saturday in Qatar, both sides said, even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign that has killed hundreds of people over 72 hours, and mobilised for a massive new ground a...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Tennis-Home favourite Paolini downs Gauff to clinch Italian Open
ROME, Italy, May 17 (Reuters) - Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2 in the final on Saturday.It was Paolini's biggest claycourt title and her second 1000-level crown, with the 29-year-old ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Accumulation Accelerates – Smart Money Snaps Up 450K ETH
Ethereum is now at a pivotal moment following last week’s explosive rally that pushed prices above several key resistance levels. After surging past $2,700, ETH has pulled back and is now consolidating above the $2,400 mark. This zone has become a critical battleground between bulls looking to confi...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
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Cardano Market Structure Says Crash Is Coming, But $0.9 Is Still In The Cards
Cardano (ADA) is flashing mixed signals as its market structure hints at an imminent short-term price crash. While bearish indicators suggest a possible decline, a crypto analyst reveals that the broader trend remains intact, with technical patterns supporting the potential for a rally toward the $0...NewsBTC
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Great News for General Motors Investors
Full-size trucks and Detroit automakers are a match made in heaven, and the former have kept a grip on the U.S. market for decades. It's a good thing too, because the margins and profits delivered with full-size trucks are gigantic compared to mainstream sedans.Sales of full-size trucks kept the lig...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Republicans split on US credit downgrade as party's tax bill lingers
Some Republicans blame rating change on politicsOthers see downgrade as need of spending cutsParty's tax bill stalled after Friday failed voteBy Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - Moody's downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating has elicited mixed responses among Republicans ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks I'm Buying If the Market Crashes
I don't know where the stock market is going in 2025. Wall Street has been an unpredictable place lately -- and short-term market trends are coin-flip bets in the best of times.But I do know that a couple of artificial intelligence (AI) investments look ready for a price correction right now. And I ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Is This Top Holding at Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Worth Adding to Your Portfolio?
Cathie Wood -- the founder and CEO of investment management firm Ark Invest -- has made her name by betting big on disruptive and innovative companies. This strategy reaped rich rewards in 2023 and 2024 as her flagship exchange-traded fund, the ARK Innovation ETF, clocked an impressive gain of 82% t...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Tesla Started the Ball Rolling and It Could Mean a 9,000% Growth Driver for These 3 Dividend Stocks
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is a polarizing stock thanks partly to its larger-than-life CEO, Elon Musk. But Musk's theatrical flare literally helped to create the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Now, with almost every major automaker building EVs, there's going to be a secondary growth effect in a sector k...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Wants to Extend the Increased Child Tax Credit
You're not alone in feeling uncertain about your financial future right now. The Trump administration is shaking a lot of things up and a high cost of living remains an issue for many Americans.Right now, Congress is in the process of hammering out the details of a tax bill that will have a signific...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Japanese agent injured by falling palm tree at Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France, May 17 (Reuters) - The agent for an actor in the Japanese film "Brand New Landscape" was injured by a falling palm tree on Cannes Film Festival's crowded Croisette Boulevard on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities and festival organisers. The man is still in...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Tennis-Home favourite Paolini downs Gauff to clinch Italian Open
ROME, Italy, May 17 (Reuters) - Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2 in the final on Saturday.It was Paolini's biggest clay-court title and her second 1000-level crown, with the 29-year-old...Reuters
Sat, May 17
